Senior Transportation Project Manager

Woolpert, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 206,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Fort Lauderdale to oversee transportation projects. This role demands strong leadership and 15+ years of experience in civil engineering. Responsibilities include leading project teams and ensuring quality deliverables.

Applicants must hold an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree and be licensed in Florida. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible work options and a pathway to ownership within the firm.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Must be able to travel 5–10% to client sites.
• Familiarity with FDOT Design Manual and related specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through development and design phases.
• Ensure quality standards are met as per scope and schedule.
• Manage cross-functional teams and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Civil Engineering

Software Experience: OpenRoads, MicroStation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Active PE License in Florida

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Job description

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Transportation Practice in Florida (offices in Coral Gables, Orlando, Pensacola, St. Petersburg, Ft. Lauderdale). The Project Manager will primarily lead the execution of projects from proposal through detailed design (seller doer role). Self‑motivated candidates with a strong technical background who can guide staff through projects are preferred. The role may also serve as a subject‑matter expert supporting projects across the country and around the world.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Lead project teams through the development of preliminary engineering, detailed design, and quantification of transportation projects.
• Ensure deliverables and quality standards are met in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage and support internal and client cross‑functional teams.
• Leverage existing relationships and new client and consultant relationships in pursuit of new work.
• Actively participate in professional societies, organizations, and conferences by serving on boards, presenting at events, or similar activities.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Active PE License in Florida.
• Ability and willingness to obtain PE licensure in other states through comity.
• 15 or more years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Must be able to travel 5‑10% to client sites.
• Familiarity with FDOT Design Manual (FDM) – Development & Processes and Design Criteria.
• Experience following FDOT Project Management Guide (PMG) for project delivery.
• Working knowledge of FDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Plans.
• Understanding of FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) and Florida Greenbook (as applicable).
• Experience coordinating FDOT project components including PD&E, utilities, drainage, traffic, and right‑of‑way.
• FDOT prequalification (or experience supporting prequalified projects) and Florida PE licensure preferred.
• Software Experience: OpenRoads / MicroStation; FDOTConnect familiarity; understanding of Bentley‑based workflows across disciplines; AASHTOWare; Synchro/Vissim; ArcGIS; Bluebeam; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Understanding of the financial management of engineering projects (profit and loss management).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.
• Interest in unique challenges requiring creative solutions.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay range: $165,000 – $206,200 USD.

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.